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Vatican City, June 12, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1071 hits

Here is the translation of Pope Francis’ address during his weekly General Audience held in St. Peter’s Square today. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, Today I would like to briefly highlight another term with which the Second Vatican Council has defined the Church, as "the People of God " (cf. Dogm. Const. Lu...

Articles from "General Audience"

On Ash Wednesday

"The forty days of Lent recall Israels sojourn in the desert and the temptations of Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry."

Vatican City, February 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3876 hits

Before delivering his catechesis today, the Holy Father said the following to the faithful present: "Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you know, I have decided [applause] Thank you for your …

"Despite the Crisis of Fatherhood in Many Societies, the Scriptures Show us Clearly what it Means to Call God 'Father'"

Vatican City, January 30, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3653 hits

Here is a translation of the General Audience Pope Benedict XVI gave today in Paul VI Hall. --- --- --- Dear Brothers and Sisters, In last Wednesday's catechesis we focused on the words of …

"Saying 'I believe in God' means founding my life on Him"

Vatican City, January 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2414 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this Year of Faith, I would like to start today …

"God gives us the greatest gift possible, the gift of himself "

Vatican City, January 09, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2006 hits

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this Christmas season we focus once again on the great mystery of God who came down from Heaven to enter into our flesh. In Jesus, God became incarnate, he …

"The Incarnation is the Beginning of the New Creation"

Vatican City, January 02, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2544 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's weekly General Audience address Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Nativity of the Lord once again illuminates the darkness that often surrounds our …

The world seen from Rome

On the People of God